At DHU Healthcare, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive and achieve their full potential, whilst celebrating all identities and backgrounds. We know that embracing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is not only the right thing to do but also essential in providing high-quality care to our diverse communities, both internally and externally.
Our vision is to support our communities in living healthier, happier, and fairer lives. This commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. By promoting these values, we aim to ensure that everyone, whether patient, colleague, or volunteer, feels valued, respected, and celebrated.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion impacts all aspects of DHU Healthcare. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences, enabling us to better meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. This commitment enhances our ability to provide compassionate, culturally competent care.
We invite you to join us in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Whether you are a patient, colleague, or community member, your voice matters. Together, we want to create a healthcare environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Our Initiatives
- Inclusive Recruitment: Through fair and transparent recruitment practices, we pride ourselves on implementing a diverse workforce, truly representing our local communities.
- Training and Development: We provide ongoing EDI training to all staff to promote awareness and understanding of diversity issues.
- Support Networks: We are in the process of launching staff networks for our people that will provide a platform for underrepresented groups to share their experiences and advocate for change.
- Community Engagement: We actively engage with local communities to understand their needs and work together to address health disparities.
By focusing on these principles, DHU Healthcare aims to be a leader in creating an inclusive environment that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
Our Stories
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Our Stories
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Meet Aiden Woodhall: DHU's New Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator
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Wear Yellow Day: Beth’s Story
On Friday 21st June, colleagues across DHU will join Wear Yellow Day to raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Cystic fibrosis is a life-limiting, genetic condition without a cure. It dominates thousands of lives every day. Beth Finn, our NHS 111 Clinical Site Manager in Oldbury, shares her personal experience with CF, a condition her daughter Isabelle has lived with throughout her life.
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Amie's Story: Living with Vestibular Schwannoma
In 2018 I was experiencing Tinnitus and was diagnosed with a Vestibular Schwannoma, a brain tumour that affects your hearing, balance and, despite being benign, can cause many side effects.
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Allyship – Jess Armstead
At DHU, we are proud to support and promote our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, celebrating the uniqueness of our people and showcasing individuality.
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Neurodiversity – Zahra’s Story
As part of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion commitment, we’d like to encourage everyone to recognise the incredible diversity of minds, or neurodiversity, within our DHU family. Zahra Leggatt is DHU’s Director of Workforce and Organisational Development and has some experience of Neurodiversity. Here’s what she told us…